Chinese Wheelchair User Turns Skateboarding Training Into Record Feats

For Xie Junwu, a wheelchair is more than a means of getting around. By riding it on a skateboard, the Chinese athlete has developed a skill that demands precise control of movement and balance.

The striking sight is the result of years of training. As the board carries his chair forward, Xie must keep the two moving together while maintaining his balance.

His journey began after an injury changed his life. Seeking to regain his independence, he embarked on a path that would eventually lead him beyond everyday mobility and into skateboarding.

That training has since brought record-setting achievements. Behind the feats is a personal effort to turn a tool of daily independence into a vehicle for a demanding physical skill.